Thoughtful
Architecture.
Designing meaningful residential, commercial, and adaptive reuse spaces with a focus on sustainability, functionality, and timeless architectural expression.
20+
Years Experience
150+
Projects Completed
6
Service Areas
Architecture as
Quiet Clarity.
Hausman Architecture, Inc. is a Sacramento-based studio dedicated to crafting spaces that reflect the character of their context and the intentions of those who inhabit them. We believe great architecture is not the loudest voice in the room — it is the most considered one.
From custom residences to adaptive reuse transformations, our work is shaped by a deep respect for sustainability, material honesty, and the human experience of space. We collaborate closely with each client, ensuring that every decision — from site orientation to the weight of a door handle — serves a purposeful whole.
Sacramento
Home Studio
CA Licensed
Architecture
LEED
Sustainability Focus
Selected
Work.
From intimate residences to complex adaptive reuse projects — each work begins with careful listening.
The Meridian Residence
East Sacramento, CA
The Meridian Residence
East Sacramento, CA
Midtown Office Pavilion
Midtown Sacramento, CA
Midtown Office Pavilion
Midtown Sacramento, CA
The Ferment Room
Oak Park, Sacramento, CA
The Ferment Room
Oak Park, Sacramento, CA
J Street Mixed-Use
Midtown Sacramento, CA
J Street Mixed-Use
Midtown Sacramento, CA
The Cannery Lofts
River District, Sacramento, CA
The Cannery Lofts
River District, Sacramento, CA
Victorian Restoration
Curtis Park, Sacramento, CA
Victorian Restoration
Curtis Park, Sacramento, CA
What We
Offer.
Full-service architectural practice — from initial concept through construction administration.
Residential Design
Custom homes designed around how you live — from site analysis and massing studies through construction documentation and project close-out.
Commercial Architecture
Workplaces, mixed-use buildings, and civic structures that balance programmatic efficiency with architectural distinction.
Restaurant Design
Hospitality environments that translate a culinary vision into spatial experience — atmosphere, flow, and material all working in concert.
Brewery Design
Industrial-meets-experiential spaces that honor the craft brewing process while creating compelling environments for guests.
Adaptive Reuse
Transforming underutilized structures into vibrant new uses — preserving embodied energy and character while meeting contemporary needs.
Historic Preservation
Sensitive restoration and rehabilitation of historically significant structures, working within regulatory frameworks while honoring original intent.
Sustainable Design
Passive strategies, material selection, and systems integration that reduce environmental impact without compromising architectural quality.
Space Planning
Interior layout optimization for residential and commercial clients — ensuring every square foot serves its purpose beautifully.
Site Planning
Comprehensive site analysis, zoning review, and master planning services that position your project for regulatory and design success.
Concept Development
Early-phase ideation and schematic design services to explore the architectural possibilities of your project before committing to a full scope.
Rooted in
Simplicity.
Our design philosophy is grounded in the belief that architecture should emerge from its conditions — not be imposed upon them. We work at the intersection of environmental responsibility, cultural continuity, and the irreducible human need for beauty.
California's architectural legacy — from Arts & Crafts bungalows to Case Study houses — has shaped our sensibility. We carry that tradition forward through projects that are deeply of their place, rigorously detailed, and quietly ambitious.
Material Honesty
We use materials for what they are — concrete for its weight, wood for its warmth, glass for its transparency. No surface pretends to be something it is not.
Contextual Sensitivity
Architecture must earn its place. Every project begins with a thorough reading of site, climate, neighborhood, and history.
Adaptive Reuse
The most sustainable building is often the one already standing. We approach existing structures as opportunities, not obstacles.
Passive Strategy First
Orientation, massing, and envelope performance are addressed before mechanical systems — sustainability begins with the building itself.
Voices from
Our Work.
Custom Residence — East Sacramento
"The result is a house that feels like it has always been there."Working with Hausman Architecture transformed how we think about our home. They listened — truly listened — before drawing a single line. The result is a house that feels like it has always been there.
Margaret & David Chen
The Cannery Lofts — River District
"Hausman saw the potential immediately."The adaptive reuse of our warehouse was something other firms said was too complicated. Hausman saw the potential immediately. The Cannery Lofts exceeded every expectation we had for the building.
James Kowalski
The Ferment Room — Oak Park
"It tells our story without us saying a word."Our brewery needed to feel authentic to the craft — raw, honest, and welcoming. Hausman Architecture delivered a space that our customers feel the moment they walk in. It tells our story without us saying a word.
Sofia Reyes & Tom Nguyen
Victorian Restoration — Curtis Park
"Technical skill and genuine respect."The historic preservation work on our Victorian was handled with extraordinary care. They understood the architecture, the neighborhood, and our family's connection to the house. A rare combination of technical skill and genuine respect.
Patricia Okafor
Start a
Conversation.
Every project begins with a conversation. Tell us about your vision — we'll respond within one business day.
Studio Address
HAUSMAN ARCHITECTURE, INC.
2209 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone
(916) 437-2261Business Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: By appointment